Spine Surgery Relieves Pain for St. Joseph's Children's Hospital Patient with Severe Case of the Spinal Disorder Kyphosis
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Wednesday, January 6, 2021
"As soon as I saw Justin I knew he was suffering from kyphosis, a spinal disorder in which an excessive curve of the spine causes a bowing or rounding of the upper back," said Dr. Siambanes.
Key Points:
- "As soon as I saw Justin I knew he was suffering from kyphosis, a spinal disorder in which an excessive curve of the spine causes a bowing or rounding of the upper back," said Dr. Siambanes.
- "An X-ray confirmed that he had a severe form of the disorder, known as Scheuermann's kyphosis."
- According to Dr. Siambanes, normal vertebrae in the thoracic spine are rectangular-shaped and have a soft cushion disc between each one.
- "Unlike a patient with the milder form of postural kyphosis, those with Scheuermann's kyphosis cannot correct their curve simply by trying to stand up straight."